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Differentiate y=(x^2+5)^7

In this example instead of multiplying out 7 brackets it is useful to use the chain rule, which is used to differentiate the composition of more than one function. If we let what is inside the bracket equ...

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Answered by Rachel B. Maths tutor
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Factorise and solve x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0.

The easiest method to solve quadratic equations by hand is by factorisation - which means putting the equation into brackets, effectively expressing the equation as a product of two linear expressions. Im...

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Answered by Rachel B. Maths tutor
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How do I know which method of integration to use?

In reality there's no way to know for certain and in fact some integrals can actually be proven to be impossible but they won't give you those in the exam. There's only really two main methods that you'll...

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Answered by Oliver R. Maths tutor
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find the derivative of the following equation: a) y = 5x^3 - 4x^-4 + xb

Ans: dy/dx = 15x^2 + 16x^-5 + b To solve for the first part of the right hand side, remember to bring the power of 3 forward and multiply, then reduce our power by 1 to leave 15x^2. For the second part, b...

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Answered by Tutor38942 D. Maths tutor
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John and simon share £80 in the ratio 5:3 in that order, how much do they each receive?

5+3=8 80/8= 10 therefore one part = 10 john receives 5 parts, simon receives 3 john=5x10=50 simon=3x10=30

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Answered by Monty C. Maths tutor
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